At 23 years old, WDAM 7’s Raven Little decided it was time to learn to swim.
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Teen Speaks After ‘Superhuman’ Swim to Save His Family Swept Out to Sea | ABC News
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam four kilometres to shore to get help for his family, who were rescued after spending up to 10 hours at sea.
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Investigation Into Girl Drowning in Swimming Pool | CBS Detroit
The Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 5-year-old girl drowned in a club swimming pool and died.
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‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ Held in Hattiesburg | WDAM 7
‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ held in Hattiesburg.
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‘Not Today’: Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Stranded at Sea | 7NEWS
A 13-year-old Western Australian boy swam four kilometres through dangerous seas for four hours to save his family after they were swept out while kayaking.
Austin Appelbee removed his life jacket partway through the swim, then ran another two kilometres to call for help after reaching shore.
His mother, 12-year-old brother, and eight-year-old sister were stranded at sea for more than eight hours before being rescued by emergency services.
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How Private Equity Is Reshaping Youth Sports in America | Bloomberg Television
Youth sports in America have become a massive business, with families now spending an estimated $40 billion a year on travel teams, coaching, and training. We follow one family’s journey and examine how the path to going pro has changed, and why private equity is so keen to get involved.
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What it’s Like to Swim at a Pro Swim Series | Day in the Life Vlog | USA Swimming
What does a 12-hour competition day actually look like? From warming up to finals, this video takes you inside a full day competing at a USA Swimming Pro Swim Series meet along side Gabriel Jett
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Putting Sydney’s Swimming Spots to the Test Following String of Shark Attacks | 9 News Australia
A summer marred by several shark attacks has turned the spotlight on mitigation strategies, and whether nets are doing enough to keep the public safe.
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Why Are These U.S. Lakes So Dangerous to Swim In? | Latitude Tales
Most people fear the ocean.
Rip currents. Sharks. Storms.But some of the most dangerous water in the United States isn’t saltwater at all.
In this video, we break down why you shouldn’t swim in these 6 lakes in the United States. lakes that look calm, safe, and family-friendly… yet kill swimmers every year.
From Lake Michigan’s deadly wave cycles to Lake Superior preserving bodies for decades, these lakes aren’t dangerous because of myths or monsters, they’re dangerous because of physics, geography, and conditions most people never see coming.